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Old 06-06-2011, 07:28 PM
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2008 auto SS - new tires

I blew my right rear tire on a curb yesterday. After 30K on the car it may be time to get new tires all over. Any recommendations (and maybe even best prices) for a complete set?

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Old 06-06-2011, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by HHRNYC
I blew my right rear tire on a curb yesterday. After 30K on the car it may be time to get new tires all over. Any recommendations (and maybe even best prices) for a complete set?

Danny in NYC
What size? I just replaced 215/50/17 with Sumitomo HTR PA01. I debated getting Michelin Primacy or Continental Conti, but CR ranked the Sumitomos in 2nd place and they were $250 less. So far they seem quieter and better riding than the Firestones. The Firestones had warn evenly and still rode well so I believe that is a valid observation. Hopefully they will do well as the miles accrue. I'm pleased with them so far.
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What size? I just replaced 215/50/17 with Sumitomo HTR PA01. I debated getting Michelin Primacy or Continental Conti, but CR ranked the Sumitomos in 2nd place and they were $250 less. So far they seem quieter and better riding than the Firestones. The Firestones had warn evenly and still rode well so I believe that is a valid observation. Hopefully they will do well as the miles accrue. I'm pleased with them so far.
The 2008 HHR SS has 225/45/18 tires so that is what I should get, no?
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Old 06-07-2011, 12:05 AM
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Ive had the mx4's the dws's the f1's and now the 760 potenza's they are the smoothest and by far the best traction would go with 245x40's http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tir...45&ar=40&rd=18
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Since there was curb contact involved, make sure whoever does your tires checks that rim for an out of round or bent condition.
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Originally Posted by 843de
Since there was curb contact involved, make sure whoever does your tires checks that rim for an out of round or bent condition.
Good advice - it doesn't take much to tweak a rim.

And how many more threads do we need to discuss what tires to buy? LOL
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Originally Posted by whopper
Good advice - it doesn't take much to tweak a rim.

And how many more threads do we need to discuss what tires to buy? LOL
You aren't going to start buying tires each time a new thread comes up, are you?

If so, I'll take the cast-offs.......


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Ive had the mx4's the dws's the f1's and now the 760 potenza's they are the smoothest and by far the best traction would go with 245x40's http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/tir...45&ar=40&rd=18
Does that effect you speedo?
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Does that effect you speedo?
Not by much..... Tire size calculator
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